PLAYER PROFILE: P MATT BRANKLE

Earlham Baseball Achievements: 2012: had four complete games and two saves in 13 games on the mound, had team-high 65 strikeouts, EC Newcomer of the Year, 2013: EC Pitcher of the Year, had three wins in 11 starts with 66 strikeouts

Reason for Choosing Earlham: Baseball coaching staff and education

Favorite Movie: The Grey

Favorite Musician: Darius Rucker

Favorite Team: St. Louis Cardinals

Most Memorable Moment: Throwing a no-hitter into eighth inning of first college game